After graduating as a graphic designer from Leeds University I worked for a number of big brand design agencies but my heart was never fully in the corporate world. I always harboured the desire to work for myself, on designs I was genuinely passionate about, for real people where I could see, first hand, the impact of my work. Eventually this dream became a reality and Rose Press was born.

When we bought our first home, Rose Cottage, the wheels were set in motion for setting up Rose Press. Not only did our new home provide the inspiration for the print studio’s name, it also had the perfect additional space for creating an on-site print room. When we discovered an old printing press for sale on eBay, in pieces, my husband’s desire to make and mend kicked in and, before I knew it, we were travelling to Newcastle with a hired van to collect the 1900 Arab press. Watching him painstakingly build and renovate this antique press to its former glory was the inspiration I needed to take the plunge, leave my day job and finally set up on my own. Our renovated garage became Rose Press’ HQ and home to Arthur, the Arab press. In the following year we added to our antique printing collection with a hot foiling machine and Heidelberg Platen. 

From here, we have grown year on year and in 2018 we moved into our new studio in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter at Sneinton Market. This design space and print room (housing our ever-expanding collection of print machinery) allows us to keep every element of the design process in house meaning that Rose Press can continue to deliver the same intimate, personalised service it has done from day one.

We love all things luxury and hand made at Rose Press. Gareth is printing obsessed and knows our machines inside out. We hand press all our designs and hot foil them to add that extra special touch. In fact, there is very little we don’t do ourselves from creating the initial design to tying those final bows. I am personally involved in every detail of the final product. I love meeting with people at such exciting times in their lives - couples planning their wedding day or entrepreneurs setting out on a new venture - and getting to know the intricate details of their vision. Believe me, I understand how daunting and stressful these things can be so my mission is to guide you through every step of the stationery process with ease.

Wedding Stationery of the Year

National Winner - The Wedding Industry Awards - 2018

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Wedding Stationery of the Year at both the regional and national rounds of The Wedding Industry Awards 2018. We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised in this way and looking forward to a truly exciting year to come.